More than £351m spent on pothole repairs in 2019/20
The worst affected areas were Oxfordshire, Hertfordshire and Lancashire.
The worst affected areas were Oxfordshire, Hertfordshire and Lancashire.
Though traffic has decreased with each lockdown, this time around there are far more cars on the road.
DfT analysis found that the pandemic led to a reduction of 52 billion vehicle miles over the year to June
One in ten (11%) say they feel scared on this kind of road with drivers aged 25-to-34 most likely to report worry (13%).
Brake and Green Flag survey finds only 48% of UK drivers know the rules for driving on a smart motorway
The government has launched an audit to identify pothole hotspots.
The number of accidents that happen in 20pmh zones increased by 148% in three years, according to new research. BookMyGarage.com found that just 13% of drivers in the UK adhere to 20mph limits on the road, despite the slow zones accounting for more than 10,000 accidents a year. The research comes while a growing number …
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Highways England has announced that vehicles can be driven at up to 60mph through roadworks where it is safe for road users and road workers, and where shown on road signs. This move comes in response to feedback from road users who said they were frustrated at not being able to go quicker. Results show …
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The DfT has launched a consultation on The Highway Code which focuses on improving road safety for cyclists, pedestrians and horse riders. This follows the launch of the prime minister’s ‘£2bn cycling and walking revolution’. This set out the actions required at all levels of government to make cycling and walking a reality, grouped under …
Transport secretary Grant Shapps has pledged to make roads “accessible for all” as he marked the 50th anniversary of a law introducing blue badges. He described the parking permits, used by more than 2.8 million people across the UK, as “a lifeline”. Mr Shapps said: “The blue badge scheme is a lifeline for so many …